Committee Members
Jodi Moses, Owner
JNM Plumbing
Jodi Moses ...
Dick Orr, Client Services Manager
BCTelco
Dick Orr...
Tim Shea, Director
Small Business Development Center
Tim Shea, BS Marketing and MBA (Portland State University),
has been both an entrepreneur and a high level executive with over 25 years
experience in small businesses. He owned his own construction business, and has
experience in Plastics manufacturing, Biotech product development and Food
Processing. His is currently the Director of the Clackamas Community College
SBDC, a Board Member of the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of
Clackamas County Business Alliance and teaches Small Business Management classes
and Workshops, Greenhouse: Training for Entrepreneurs Class, and is an Oregon
State Star recipient from the National Association of Small Business Development
Centers.
Sue Buchheister, Owner
Buttons 'n Bows
Sue Buchheister is the owner of Buttons 'n Bows - a premier kids consignment shop located in Historic Oregon City. Sue opened her small business in November of 2007 where she oversees the day-to-day operations; but its really a family business. Her husband and two daughters are often seen in the shop where they lend a hand with receivables, marketing and data entry.
Stop in - you will fall in love with Sue's clean, well organized store. It is full of great baby, kid, and maternity clothes and she specializes in the brands you want for their quality and style. She also carries many unique locally made clothes and gifts, new clothing and accessories, and new Melissa & Doug toys, crafts and puzzles.
Sue has over thirty years of business and civic involvement and knows that businesses of all kinds and sizes are critical components to the overall vitality of our community; and to keep them healthy and viable really does "take a community." Large and small, our local businesses employ our friends, family members and neighbors, and each of them makes it possible for our city to be a place where people want to live, and spend their time and money. Sue is involved with Buy Local Oregon City because it is an idea with a simple message: Whenever possible, let's strive to use local businesses for our shopping, dining, fun, and services.
Stop in - you will fall in love with Sue's clean, well organized store. It is full of great baby, kid, and maternity clothes and she specializes in the brands you want for their quality and style. She also carries many unique locally made clothes and gifts, new clothing and accessories, and new Melissa & Doug toys, crafts and puzzles.
Sue has over thirty years of business and civic involvement and knows that businesses of all kinds and sizes are critical components to the overall vitality of our community; and to keep them healthy and viable really does "take a community." Large and small, our local businesses employ our friends, family members and neighbors, and each of them makes it possible for our city to be a place where people want to live, and spend their time and money. Sue is involved with Buy Local Oregon City because it is an idea with a simple message: Whenever possible, let's strive to use local businesses for our shopping, dining, fun, and services.
Ed LaPlante, Owner
Magnetic Sign Company - 503-502-6675
Ed and his wife, Donna, own and operate Magnetic Sign Company. When the company began in 1984, the main product was magnetic signs for vehicles. Today, MSC is full service sign shop offering all types of signs and marketing support materials. Ed and Donna jokingly say that they never do what the customer asks... that's because they work together to determine the right solution for the project.
The LaPlantes support several Oregon City non-profits including Three Rivers Artist Guild and Friends of the OC Library Used Book Store along with Portland non-profits Community Warehouse, Focus on Youth and Habitat Restore.
Buying local, giving back to the community and maintaining strong local business relationships is a way of life. They began their business on a handshake and still operate that way today. Oregon City has so much to offer its residents from dining to shopping to professional services, and the Buy Local campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage local economic growth.
The LaPlantes support several Oregon City non-profits including Three Rivers Artist Guild and Friends of the OC Library Used Book Store along with Portland non-profits Community Warehouse, Focus on Youth and Habitat Restore.
Buying local, giving back to the community and maintaining strong local business relationships is a way of life. They began their business on a handshake and still operate that way today. Oregon City has so much to offer its residents from dining to shopping to professional services, and the Buy Local campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage local economic growth.
Laurel Lukesh, Vice President & Branch Manager
Citizens Bank - 503-518-8808
Laurel's banking career started in 1998 with a large national bank. Laurel is most passionate about helping people identify and achieve their financial goals. During her tenure in banking Laurel has been the relationship manager for businesses in all different stages of their business cycle, from small to large businesses and non-profits. Laurel is proud to manage the Oregon City Office of Citizens Bank. Citizens Bank is pleased to offer local underwriting, superior customer service, and custom built solutions for local businesses. Citizens Bank has been an independently owned community bank in Oregon since 1957.
As a community banker, Laurel understands the importance of supporting local enterprise. Buy Local Oregon City is a much needed effort to raise community awareness on the impacts of spending dollars locally and reinvesting in our community. Laurel is excited to participate in this out reach effort to educate our community on the impact of buying locally.
As a community banker, Laurel understands the importance of supporting local enterprise. Buy Local Oregon City is a much needed effort to raise community awareness on the impacts of spending dollars locally and reinvesting in our community. Laurel is excited to participate in this out reach effort to educate our community on the impact of buying locally.
Maureen Parkin, Controller & Safety Manager
Parkin Electric, Inc. - 503-657-4958
Maureen and her husband Dave have operated Parkin Electric, Inc, since 1991, starting as a home based business, just outside the city limits of Oregon City then moving it to its current location within Oregon City in 2001. Maureen manages Parkin Electric’s safety program. Her other duties included general corporate accounting management and company policy management. She volunteers her time supporting the electrical industry, and the community.
Oregon City is a vibrant community full of businesses and people who are passionate about making Oregon City the best place to live and do business. I am proud to be a part of the Buy Local Oregon City campaign. We are striving to educate the community about the importance of buying locally as well as providing educational opportunities to help local business be successful! I invite you to share in this effort by signing up as a member of Buy Local Oregon City!
Oregon City is a vibrant community full of businesses and people who are passionate about making Oregon City the best place to live and do business. I am proud to be a part of the Buy Local Oregon City campaign. We are striving to educate the community about the importance of buying locally as well as providing educational opportunities to help local business be successful! I invite you to share in this effort by signing up as a member of Buy Local Oregon City!
Ray Stobie, Branch Manager
Oregonians Credit Union - 503-238-4932
Oregon City Branch Manager, Ray Stobie has been with Oregonians Credit Union for 10 years. He started out as teller, worked as a loan officer and in 2008 was promoted to branch manager. He currently chairs the credit union’s governmental affairs committee, sits on the philanthropy committee of Young Credit Union Professionals of Portland and is a certified credit union advocate. He believes that the credit union philosophy and Buy Local Oregon City share a common social purpose: people helping people. He is an active member of the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce as an ambassador, member of the Chamber’s marketing committee and member of the Chamber’s 2011 Annual Dinner committee. Oregonians Credit Union is proud to be a presenting sponsor for Oregon City’s “Concert in the Park” series and participant in this year’s Teddy Bear Parade and Oregon City is Charming program.
Ray is an active volunteer with the Oregon Food Bank. He has donated his time with the Food Bank’s Letter Carrier Food Drive in May, Waterfront Blues Festival in July and donates part of his Saturdays helping repack donated food at the Food Bank’s NE Portland warehouse.
Ray is an active volunteer with the Oregon Food Bank. He has donated his time with the Food Bank’s Letter Carrier Food Drive in May, Waterfront Blues Festival in July and donates part of his Saturdays helping repack donated food at the Food Bank’s NE Portland warehouse.
Amber Holveck, Executive Director
Oregon City Chamber of Commerce - 503-656-1610
Amber has served the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director since July 2010. She lives in Oregon City and is a wife, mother and volunteer. Nearly fifteen years of association management, two years as a teacher and a background in agriculture have influenced Amber's professional life.
The Oregon City Chamber celebrated 100 years in 2009 and continues its efforts to help build a strong, local economy, connect our businesses and customers, to promote Oregon City and advocate on behalf of business. The most exciting news from our Chamber this year is the release of its new publication "Oregon City Around Town". Around Town is a lifestyle magazine for Oregon City residents, businesspeople and visitors. Buy Local Oregon City is an exciting campaign for our community. I'm proud to be part of this effort because Buy Local Oregon City is good for business!
The Oregon City Chamber celebrated 100 years in 2009 and continues its efforts to help build a strong, local economy, connect our businesses and customers, to promote Oregon City and advocate on behalf of business. The most exciting news from our Chamber this year is the release of its new publication "Oregon City Around Town". Around Town is a lifestyle magazine for Oregon City residents, businesspeople and visitors. Buy Local Oregon City is an exciting campaign for our community. I'm proud to be part of this effort because Buy Local Oregon City is good for business!
